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BLACK BEAN CORN SALSA

May 5, 2015 By Homa

Today I’m sharing my recipe for Black Bean and Corn Salsa that can be prepared in only minutes and though chilling makes all the flavors infuse better, it is not an absolute necessity if you’re in a hurry, it is still going to taste amazing. I love how colorful and festive Mexican food is and…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Mexican Food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cinco de mayo, fresh herbs, fresh lemon juice, home cooked beans, Mexican food, super bowl

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED TOMATOES

April 28, 2015 By Homa

If you like spaghetti squash, you’re going to love Spaghetti Squash with Caramelized Tomatoes. This is a light and delightful dish with only a few ingredients and so much flavor.  Prepare it for a perfect vegetarian meal, or as a gorgeous side dish for grilled meat or fish and get ready to hear praises for…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: feta cheese, fresh herbs, garlic, kalamata olives, olive oil, spaghetti squash

ZESTY GUACAMOLE

January 28, 2015 By Homa

As one of the key players in a delicious colorful Mexican feast, guacamole tastes amazing on enchiladas, nachos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. That is not all though, a bowl of this fresh zesty guacamole signals the start of a party, just get a bowl of tortilla chips for dipping and you’re set to go….

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dip, Mexican Food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, cinco de mayo, fresh herbs, fresh lemon juice, garlic, Mexican food, serrano peppers

KOOFTEH RIZEH | Persian Meatballs

January 26, 2015 By Homa

Today I’m sharing a delicious recipe for Persian Meatballs (Koofteh Rizeh, or Kufteh Rizeh in Farsi, and Riza Kufta in Azeri).  Koofteh means meatball and Rizeh is small in Farsi. Rizeh Koofteh can very well be an everyday meal served with bread, but it is also a wonderful finger food for entertaining a hungry bunch over the weekend or…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Azeri food, Beef & Lamb, Koofteh Rizeh, Main Dishes, Recipe Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, finger food, meatballs, riza kufta, saffron, saffron fries, sumac

KASHKE BADEMJAN کشک بادمجان EGGPLANT AND WALNUT DIP

January 19, 2015 By Homa

Kashke Bademjan is one of the most popular Persian appetizers. Bademjan is eggplant in Farsi, and kashk is a yogurt product that traditionally is made through a long process, from very firm strained yogurt.  The final product is either formed into balls, or pressed through a large holed sieve into strips, and dried. When dried…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Kashke Bademjan, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: bademjan, Chinese eggplants, dried mint leaves, garlic, kashk, walnuts, yogurt

SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS IN WINE CREAM SAUCE

December 29, 2014 By Homa

Shiitake Mushrooms in Wine Cream Sauce is my go to recipe when I want to serve a delicious appetizer without spending too much time prepping and cooking it. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and it is very elegant for any get together. Shiitake mushrooms are very flavorful and add so much taste…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: cream sauce, French baguette, hors d'oeuvres, shallots, shiitake mushrroms

BORANI BADEMJAN برانی بادمجان

December 8, 2014 By Homa

  Borani Bademjan is a vegetarian dish that I make by stewing baked eggplants (bademjan) in a tomato garlic sauce.  This is a vegetarian dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.  The eggplants may be fried for this dish, but as you probably know they tend to soak up a lot…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: bademjan, baked eggplants, Borani, dip, garlic, how to, Italian eggplants, walnuts, yogurt

HUMMUS

December 1, 2014 By Homa

  This recipe transforms the ordinary garbanzo beans into a delicious and healthy dip with a mixture of spices and fresh lemon juice. Hummus is very ethnic and exotic in its simplicity. It is great as a dip, satisfying as a snack and unbeatable as a sandwich spread. The texture is velvety smooth and the…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: dip, fresh lemon juice, home cooked beans, kalamata olives, olive oil, vegetables

BORANI KADOO برانی کدو

November 10, 2014 By Homa

Borani Kadoo is zucchini simmered in a garlic tomato sauce. Borani is a vegetarian Persian food with vegetables cooked with different techniques and simmered in different sauces, but they are all served with yogurt on the side. This particular one is called Borani Kadoo; zucchini is kadoo in Farsi. This vegetarian dish may be served…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Borani, garlic, shallots, yogurt

PESTO SAUCE WITHOUT NUTS

October 28, 2014 By Homa

  Every year late summer, early fall. when the temperatures start to dip below 40 F, I harvest all of my basil plants. The delicate basil leaves are very sensitive to cold, 35 F to be exact. If Mother Nature plays tricks on you and the temperature suddenly falls overnight the leaves turn black and…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Pesto Sauce, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sandwiches, Sauces, Vegetarian Tagged With: fresh basil, garlic, homemade is better, Italian Food, no pine nuts, olive oil, pesto pasta, sandwich spread

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